Legends and Legacies: an American Folklife Celebration of Public Folklore - Symposium September 10, 2009

This two-day event includes a tribute, a symposium and a concert, honoring folklorists Archie Green and Joe Wilson and celebrates the acquisition of the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) Collection by the Center's archive. The multifaceted event will feature spoken tributes, musical performances, panel discussions, and rare glimpses at archival treasures, and will be crowned by a magnificent evening concert in the Library's Coolidge Auditorium.